The Effect of Sleep Quality on Mental and Physical Health

The Sleep Stress Connection: Investigating How Sleep Quality Affects Mental and Physical Health

This study aimed to explore the relationship between sleep quality and its impact on mental and physical health, particularly in the context of stress.

A mixed methods approach will be used including:

a pre-test questionnaire and physiological measurements that depend on scales for measuring to assess sleep patterns: DASS21, fatigue assessment scale, Epworth sleeping scale, and SF-12 health survey scoring.

All of that will highlight the importance of addressing sleep quality as a crucial factor in promoting overall well-being.

Study Overview

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Conditions: Mental Health Issue; Physical Stress

Detailed Description

This study aims to explore the relationship between sleep quality and its impact on mental and physical health, particularly in the context of stress.

A mixed methods approach will be used including: a pre-test questionnaire and physiological measurements that depend on scales for measuring to assess sleep patterns: DASS21, fatigue assessment scale, Epworth sleeping scale, and SF-12 health survey scoring.

All of that will highlight the importance of addressing sleep quality as a key factor in promoting overall well-being.

In conclusion, understanding the intricate relationship between sleep quality, stress, and mental and physical health is vital for promoting holistic well-being, developing effective interventions, and improving health outcomes at individual, community, and societal levels. By recognizing the significance of this research, we can work towards creating a healthier and more resilient population.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Estimated): 380

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Noran Abdallah Essa, Bachelor student; Phone Number: +201069700624; Email: noraneisa36@gmail.com
• Study Contact Backup: Name: Reda Fathi Elbosaty, Bachelor student; Phone Number: +201555401579; Email: reda_1661a@pt.kfs.edu.eg

Study Locations

• Egypt
  • Kafr Ash Shaykh, Egypt, 33516
    • Kafrelsheikh University
    • Contact: Abdelrazek Youssef Desouky, PhD, prof; Phone Number: 002- 047-3109590; Email: president@kfs.edu.eg
    • Contact: Ismail Ismail ElSayed, PhD, prof; Phone Number: +201017524003

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child; Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

kafrelsheikh university students

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

-university students between the ages of 18 and 35.

Exclusion Criteria:

• People with diseases and conditions can significantly affect sleep quality, cause fatigue, and impact mental and physical health along with relevant medications that might exacerbate these issues:

Diseases and conditions:

• Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Fibromyalgia:
• Parkinson's Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Thyroid Disorders

Medication:

• Sleep aids
• antidepressants
• diuretics
• antihistamines
• hormonal medications
• blood pressure medications

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

1

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
university students between age of 15 and 35

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Stress	Measurement tool: THE DASS-21 scale Unit of measurement:The DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale - 21 items) measures psychological distress across three domains: depression, anxiety, and stress. Each of the three scales consists of 7 items, and respondents rate their experience over the past week on a 4-point Likert scale The scores for each domain are summed to provide a total score, which can then be categorized into different severity levels (normal, mild, moderate, severe, and extremely severe) based on specific cutoff points. Each of the three domains is measured separately, and the resulting scores are typically reported as a total score for each domain.	Week
Sleep quality	Measurement tool:epwoth sleepiness sclae (ESS). Unit of measurement: The **Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)** is used to assess daytime sleepiness. It consists of 8 scenarios, and respondents rate their likelihood of dozing off in each situation on a scale from 0 to 3: The total score is obtained by summing the scores for all 8 items, resulting in a score that can range from **0 to 24**. Higher scores indicate greater levels of daytime sleepiness. The following cutoff values are often used to interpret the results: These scores help in identifying individuals who may require further evaluation for sleep disorders.	Week
Mental and physical health	Measurement tool:SF-12 health survey scoring. Unit of measurement: The SF-12 health survey scoring uses a unitless scale to measure health-related quality of life. The scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health status. The survey assesses physical and mental health across various dimensions but does not assign specific units of measurement like inches or pounds; instead, it provides a standardized score reflecting overall health.	4 weeks
Fatigue	Measurement tool: fatigue assessment scale. Unit of measurement: Based on subjective rating"numerical scale"	Week

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Ahmed Ali Mohammed Torad
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Ahmed Ali Torad, PhD, lecturer, Faculty of physical therapy Kafrelsheikh university; Study Director: Tamer Mohamed El-Saeed, PhD, associate professor, Cairo University; Principal Investigator: Reda Fathi Elbosaty, Bachelor student, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University; Principal Investigator: Noran Abdallah Essa, Bachelor student, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Irish LA, Kline CE, Gunn HE, Buysse DJ, Hall MH. The role of sleep hygiene in promoting public health: A review of empirical evidence. Sleep Med Rev. 2015 Aug;22:23-36. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2014.10.001. Epub 2014 Oct 16.
• Sovold LE, Naslund JA, Kousoulis AA, Saxena S, Qoronfleh MW, Grobler C, Munter L. Prioritizing the Mental Health and Well-Being of Healthcare Workers: An Urgent Global Public Health Priority. Front Public Health. 2021 May 7;9:679397. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.679397. eCollection 2021.
• Scott AJ, Webb TL, Martyn-St James M, Rowse G, Weich S. Improving sleep quality leads to better mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Sleep Med Rev. 2021 Dec;60:101556. doi: 10.1016/j.smrv.2021.101556. Epub 2021 Sep 23.
• Uccella S, Cordani R, Salfi F, Gorgoni M, Scarpelli S, Gemignani A, Geoffroy PA, De Gennaro L, Palagini L, Ferrara M, Nobili L. Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia in Adolescence: Implications for Mental Health. Brain Sci. 2023 Mar 28;13(4):569. doi: 10.3390/brainsci13040569.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Estimated): February 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 20, 2025
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 21, 2025

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: August 9, 2024
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: August 9, 2024
• First Posted (Actual): August 13, 2024

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 25, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 7, 2025
• Last Verified: January 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Sleep quality; Sleep and mental health; Stress-sleep connection; Mental health and sleep; Sleep disorders and health impact; Sleep and stress effects; Sleep impact on Physical health
• Other Study ID Numbers: KFSIRB200-267

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: UNDECIDED
• IPD Plan Description: Data will be shared upon reasonable request from the principal investigator.

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No
• product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.: No